Ambulatory Certified Nursing Assistant

Halifax Health is seeking a 

Ambulatory Patient Care Technician.

The Outpatient Certified Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a licensed practice nurse.  Patient care is provided according to current policies, procedures, protocols and practice guidelines, contributing to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and all other team members. They will also perform clerical and receptionist duties as assigned. 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Completion of a nursing assistant course required and state certification. CNA License with the State of Florida
• Computer Skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1-2 years clinical experience preferred
  Clerical training and/or medical receptionist course or experience is preferred.

• Performs assignments with accuracy and efficiency.
• Documents patient care according to policies, procedures and protocols.
• Organizes and prioritizes work based on patients’ needs, and clinic requirements.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn new methods, procedures, and techniques and incorporates them into practice.
• Works harmoniously with other licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Assists with orientation of new certified nursing assistants.
• Assists with obtaining supplies and maintaining cleanliness.
• Operates and maintains equipment as indicated for patient care needs.
• Reports/corrects environmental safety hazards.
• Maintains confidentiality in communications regarding patients and staff.
• Demonstrates professional development and accountability in their daily work performance.
• Attends clinic staff meetings, and required hospital in-services.
• Takes Vital Signs Accurately: Oral and rectal temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, pulse ox.
• Interview/Documentation: Obtain and document chief complaint, administer and document patient screeners as directed accurately in the patient’s EHR.
• Administrative Duties: Monitor, respond and complete tasks in assigned messaging bucket in the EHR
• Potential Clerical Duties: Cross trained in receptionist and reservation specialist roles to fill in when assigned to cover phone call, schedule patients, check patients in and out, collect co-pays, scanning documents, assisting with medical records.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.